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Is It Normal For Redness And Swelling To Remain In Cheeks After Removal Of Wisdom Teeth?
I had my wisdom teeth removed last Thursday and my left side is swollen and their was hardness in my cheek next to the incision spot. It was extremely painful and I call my doc and he prescribed 2 antibiotics and drained it. He said it was an infection. Most of the pain is gone and but the swelling and hardness remains. It was drained yesterday.
Is this normal ? should i get a 2nd opinion?
Is this normal ? should i get a 2nd opinion?
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone wisdom tooth extraction you have now swelling and pain dont worry some times Dry socket occurs as your dentist has drained and given you antibiotics , you take it properly on time it swelling will resolve by time and visit your dentist regularly for Oral examination ,
Do warm salt gargle two - three times a day
Hope it will help you.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone wisdom tooth extraction you have now swelling and pain dont worry some times Dry socket occurs as your dentist has drained and given you antibiotics , you take it properly on time it swelling will resolve by time and visit your dentist regularly for Oral examination ,
Do warm salt gargle two - three times a day
Hope it will help you.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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